Galloway Forest Park - Britain's largest forest park at three hundred square miles, includes moorland, lochs, from seashore to mountain tops, habitat for a variety of plants and animals. Maintained by the Forestry Commission. 
Galloway Kite Trail - Route for viewing red kites, where it is possible to see this re-established bird of prey flying, feeding, nesting, and breeding. Includes details and sound recording.
Carrifran Wildwood - Ecological reconstruction of prehistoric Scottish woodland in the valley north of Moffat. Details of projects.
Galloway Astronomy Centre - Located in open farmland with a night sky free of light pollution. Provides telescopes up to 16-inch aperture. Free guidance for all - beginners a speciality. Bed and breakfast style accommodation.
Solway Firth Partnership - Outlines projects for the future, and those since formation in 1994, bringing together organisations, agencies, companies and individuals to work for the benefit of the estuaries and coastline.
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